Installing the rear crankshaft seal

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage.
Touching the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction.

Do not touch the sealing lip (inner) of the radial shaft seal.
Do not apply oil to the radial shaft seal.
Install the radial shaft seal dry.

Preassemble special tool 0496 137 (11 8 815) on crankshaft.
Carefully slide the crankshaft seal (1) straight off the special tool 0496 137 (11 8 815) using a rotational movement until the crankshaft seal is positioned flush with the timing case cover.

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Secure special tool 0494029 (11 9 182) to the crankshaft using special tool 0494031 (11 9 184).

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Connect special tool 2360215 onto special tool 0493 881 (11 9180).

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Pull in the crankshaft sealing ring with special tools 0494028 (11 9 181) and 2360215 in combination with the special tool 0494030 (11 9 183).

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Screw in the crankshaft seal using the tool (1) up to the limit position.

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Follow-up Work

Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .